Companion/Caregiver

Companion/Caregiver VC Charles Home Assistance Hamden, CT Job Details Part-time $15

• $17 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Paid training Mileage reimbursement Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Referral program Qualifications Behavior management CPR Certification Medication administration Nursing home experience Patient monitoring Achieving HIPAA compliance Maintaining patient confidentiality BLS Certification

HIPAA CPR

Assisting with ADLs Long-term care facility experience Home care Meal preparation Laundry Food preparation Home health Body mechanics Patient transport Communication skills Patient personal care assistance Bathing assistance Entry level

Full Job Description Responsibilities:

• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
• Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding if necessary
• Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals
• Monitor and document clients' vital signs and report any changes to the appropriate personnel
• Assist with mobility and transfers, including using proper lifting techniques
• Help clients with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and tidying up
• Accompany clients to appointments or social outings as needed
• Follow all HIPAA regulations to ensure client privacy and confidentiality

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques to handle challenging situations calmly and effectively
• Understanding of social work systems and resources to provide appropriate support to clients
• Experience in patient care, preferably in a nursing home or similar setting
• Familiarity with medication administration procedures and protocols
• Ability to lift and transfer clients safely using proper body mechanics

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.00

• $17.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement Paid training Professional development assistance Referral program

Experience:

Home care: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

any language other than english? (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Hamden, CT (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person